The resources on this page are designed to help communicate information to teachers and administrators about the New Illinois Learning Standards Incorporating the Common Core.
Additional Educator Videos
Illinois Teacher Voices
Administrators
Administrators’ Perspectives on the New Illinois Learning Standards – 15:04
Student Engagement
ELA and Literacy Classrooms
   Engagement in the ELA Classroom – Grades 4-12 – 8:36
Math
   Reflections on Changes in the Math Classroom – K-12 – 11:09
Changes in the Classroom
All Classrooms
Reflections on the Changes with the New Illinois Learning Standards – K-8 - 6:52
Reflections on Changes in the Middle and High School Classroom – 10:20
Math
Reflections on Classroom Changes in the Middle School and High School Math Class – 7:59
Hunt Institute
The Math Standards – How They Were Developed:  8:10
  • General discussion of mathematics Standards
  • Aspirations for mathematics instruction at higher levels
  • Greater mastery through focus and coherence
Mathematics – Key Changes and Their Evidence – 4:37
  • General discussion of mathematics Standards and goals
  • Description of domains and increased focus and coherence
  • Discussion of domains' discrete life spans
The English Language Arts Standards:   Key Changes and Their Evidence – 6:24
  • Historical context of the need for change in ELA Standards
  • Five critical shifts from earlier standards: text complexity; analysis, inference and evidence; writing to sources; mastery of writing and speaking; academic vocabulary
PTA
This video series was developed through a partnership with the Hunt Institute as part of National PTA’s ongoing effort to provide accurate information about the Common Core State Standards and to assist PTA membership with developing grassroots advocacy skills.

The Common Core State Standard videos were designed to educate parents on the Common Core State Standards and empower them to support the transition at school and at home.